You have been called to transfer a trauma patient from a rural hospital emergency department to the emergency department of a large urban medical center. Which action will best decrease your chance of becoming involved in an EMTALA violation?
A) Obtaining a copy of the patient's insurance and billing information
B) Taking vital signs every 5 minutes during transport
C) Determining the exact location to which the patient is to be transported
D) Assessing the patient for stability prior to transfer
D) Assessing the patient for stability prior to transfer
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Mr. Hartman is 89 years old and has been living alone in a small apartment downtown since his wife died two years ago. His son Richard brought him to the office for a checkup, saying that when he checked on his father yesterday, Mr. Hartman seemed confused and could not tell Richard when he had last eaten. Mr. Hartman is very thin, but he states that he eats "whenever I am hungry." Which of the following conditions might you suspect?
A. Elder abuse B. Pneumonia C. Neglect D. Polypharmacy E. Depression
Who should have access to a client's stored private health information
A) Anyone who submits a written request to see the information B) Only those who have an absolute need to know C) Anyone who is doing research D) Only those who have provided care to the client
What were the complications associated with the first membrane oxygenator developed by Clowes and associates in 1956? I. leukocytopenia II. coagulopathy III. renal dysfunction IV. hemolysis
A. II, IV only B. I, II, III only C. I, III, IV only D. II, III, IV only
Cool colors include white, blue, and ____.
A. red B. orange C. hot pink D. mauve E. dark brown